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2005 Buick Rainier recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 3, 200505V035000 | Visibility: windshieldIF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V035000
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Owner complaints by component103
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 38 | 37 |
| Fuel system | 25 | 24 |
| Gasoline | 20 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 9 |
| Air bags | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 7 |
| Suspension | 7 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 7 |
| Other | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 5 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“My 16 year old son was making a left hand turn out of a school onto a road with no curve, no hole, no accident but the 4 side air bags deployed for no reason. He was OK and pulled over for safety and got a ride home.”
- Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers and wiper fluid spray activated independently and failed to turn off.”
- Steering
“Power steering leaks, the gas gauge and other gauges don't work, most the electrical don't work inside the car, makes a weird noise when it backs up and the engine revs when it's starts and sometimes when it drives and…”
Other Buick Rainier model years
- 20075 recalls38 complaints
- 20067 recalls91 complaints
- 20051 recall103 complaints
- 20042 recalls158 complaints
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2005 Buick Rainier recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Rainier have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier. The most recent, 05V035000 (reported February 3, 2005), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Buick Rainier?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 103 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Buick Rainier?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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